Dr. Anita K. Patel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2799 W Grand Blvd Detroit MI, 48202About
Dr. Anita Patel is a nephrologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Patel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Patel most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1983
University of Toledo College of Medicine,Toledo, Oh, United States 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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